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Steve Lawrie
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We have various offices throughout the UK. The majority of our offices are within multi-occupied buildings. In this case the law requires that the landlord (or his agent) must post the relevent signs at all entrances to the common part areas (foyers etc)
We, as tenants are (according to the new law) required to place the smaller signs on all doors into our demised areas. In one particular building we have 12 of these doors - and we have had a no smoking policy that has worked well for many years.
No wonder people get 'turned off'by health and safety legislation - well that is most people....... the sign makers are quids in !!!!
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Steve Lawrie
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My company used to pay for eye tests for everyone and up to £60 for specs. I joined and looked at the ammount of money from the health and safety budget that was wasted that could be been put to better far better use.
We now use a well known high street optician who operates a voucher scheme.(they are located in all of the towns/cities where we have regional offices). This costs just £17 per eye test. If the user needs glasses specifically for VDU use the optician provides a basic pair free of charge.
We will only give vouchers to habitual users and our savings have been huge, this money has been diverted to other health and safety issues
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Steve Lawrie
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I have instigated smoking cessation classes for our staff in Birmingham. While some none smokers made various negative comments they failed to understand that the classes are held during the lunch hour therefore no time off is being given. If successful the ex smokers will not be 'popping out for a fag' every ten minutes so it is in my opinion a win win situation.
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Steve Lawrie
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Like you guys 'policing' this will be almost impossible. I have run a company car for the past year - at great expense to me directly - and although a reformed smoker - if 'big brother' told me what I could or couldn't do I would be somewhat unhappy
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Steve Lawrie
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Hi there
The statement regarding medical records is, I feel incorrect. I am sure that any medicals relating to asbestos must be kept for a time specific period.
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